A Dictionary of Greek and Roman biography and mythology

12. C.Maenius, praetor B. C. 180, received Sardinia as his province, and also the commission to examine into all cases of poisoning which had occurred beyond ten miles from the city. After condemning 3000 persons, he still found so many who were guilty, that he wrote to the senate to state that he must abandon either the investigation or the province. (Liv. 40.35, 43.)